What kind of car should I get that works good in the snow for an assignment at Fort Drum?

Trailblazers are great in the snow if they have 4WD and decent tires, and you can usually find a used one with both of the above for around $1,000. I loved mine when I was up there.

Just check State Law concerning tire spikes because some states may prohibit them.

A lot of good advice here already. My 2¢... just watch out for other drivers. People will slide through stop signs, and lose control around bends, defensive driving is key. I survived up there for 5 years with a ‘94 Grand Prix with some aggressive tires on the front. I never had a problem getting out to Sackets Harbor or even Syracuse in the snow.

Take your time, don’t rush into it! See what the car market looks like and then wait some more. See the trend? Put some money away, and wait further more. At some point you’ll see a good option that will pop in front of you.

If you have little or no experience driving in snow and ice, I would recommend an "All Wheel Drive" vehicle. Subaru is IDEAL for this. As an ASE Certified Master Mechanic, I have come to respect Subaru VERY MUCH. PS. I live in Syracuse, NY and have relatives in Watertown, NY. I have known Subarus to go where 4WD trucks have had difficulty. Good fuel economy and very safe. They also hold a good resale value.

It depends on how you drive, I drove an old Ford LTD rw drive and had no problems, but I was brought up in that area and drove prudently. If you drive like like an idiot I'm sorry not even 4wd will help you. Buy according to the way you drive is the best advice I can give you.

Loved my Subaru 4WD when we lived in Alaska. Handled snow really well. Also good on wet roads. Only studded tires help with ice.

The hands down best vehicle for snow that I have owned was a 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk w/V6. That car made short work of every snow drift I hit. I live in rural NE Ohio and see alot of snow

A USED car. Save your money.

The type of vehicle is less an item - it is the skill of the operator that matters most. Having said this, The more tread and weight on the drive tires the better. 4 drive tires, with no tread, is no better than a single drive tire, with no tread. Not knowing when to "let-up" on the gas - and not off the accelerator; when to tap the breaks, when not to brake; knowing what to, and not to do aproaching an overpass; and a hundred other safety factors, on ice and snow. The type of vehicle? How about a WWII half-track?